In June 2010, JCPenney invited 10 Style Coalition bloggers (including myself!) to share their favorite moments and the outfits matching them, as part of their "Made For" campaign.

The result was 10 short personal videos, featuring Jennifer Davidson & Beth Herbst/ Style Bakery, Carol Calacci/ Second City Style, Dianna Baros/ The Budget Babe, Gala Darling, Jennine Tamm/ The Coveted, Jessica Schroeder/ What I Wore, Jordana Bruner/ Clutch 22, Zephyr Basine/ College Fashion, Kat Griffin/ Corporette and Nichelle Pace/ StyleMom.

For my moment I chose "shopping at the farmer's market," something I love to do with my boyfriend on the weekends during the summer. We can bring our dog, chat with neighbors, get amazing local produce and then cook it all up afterwards!

For my look, I paired a laid-back pair of linen cargo capris by American Living with a white tee, fedora and espadrille wedge sandals. Easy, cool and totally me.

Stay tuned for the videos release during the month of July and visit JCPenney to shop the affordable pieces!


The video series are sponsored by JCPenney and produced by Style Coalition.

Here's a question from the forums posted by sarasosa: "I KNOW that for the majority of interviews a suit is the way to go, but there are situations when you will be inappropriately overdressed. (Yes, this is possible!) I am interviewing for a company where the atmosphere is casual for everyone right up to the CEO. I'm afraid a buttoned up suit will give off the wrong first impression. So how do you fit in and still look professional?"

I'm a staunch advocate of the interview suit, but as sarasosa points out, there are times when a suit just isn't appropriate and wearing one to an interview might even hurt your chances of getting the job. If you've done your homework about the company and you're certain that a suit isn't the way to go, here are three alternative outfit ideas that will help you land the job:

OPTION 1: PENCIL SKIRT + SHORT SLEEVE BLOUSE + PEEP-TOE HEELS
A pencil skirt and pretty blouse strikes the perfect chord for a casual work environment interview.

Mini Skirts by Banana Republic
Pumps by Mossimo

Recently I received a complimentary sample of Vichy LiftActiv CxP SPF20 Biolifting Daily Care ($44.50 at drugstores), which I passed along to a family member who graciously offered to test the product out and share her two cents with the rest of us. Here's how it went:

Heidi Klum recently grabbed lunch with her family wearing a ruffley gray tank dress which she accessorized with a Thomas Wylde fringed purse and Balmain studded sandals.

More Balmain...

Heidi's exact Balmain sandals are currently on sale for $319.50, down from an insane $1,065, at Satine.

More Luichiny...

Get the look for a whole lot less with these embellished ankle cuff flat sandals by Luichiny, $56.21 at Endless.com.

More Nine West...

Another fab "inspired-by" option are these "Dalejr" sandals by Nine West, on sale for $59.99 at ninewest.com, and you can probably find them for even less in stores. I bought these sandals at Macy's a couple weeks ago for around $40 on sale and wore them to a bridal shower with a short floral skirt and white tee. So comfy and yet so eye-catching, I couldn't stop staring at my feet!

Chanel is to blame (or thank, depending on where you stand) for the current clog trend in footwear. Shown above are some Chanel clogs from the Spring 2010 runway embellished with flowers.

More NYLA...

N.Y.L.A.'s "Lewis" clog will give you the look for less in either bone and white (shown) or pink and black (too garish to post). These beauties can be yours for $89.95 at DSW.com.

Looking for another less expensive option? Check your nearest Payless for these Alice + Olivia Hampton studded platform clog heels ($39.99, sold out in most sizes online).

Not sure how to wear your new amazing clogs? Try them with a simple tee and your favorite jeans, like Ashley Simpson. Couldn't be easier!

Browse more Chanel-inspired clogs under $100 below...